Javier Hernandez known to the world as Chicahrito headed ball in to net in 84th-minute to send The Red Devils to the brink of a record 19th league title.
Javier was the only United player who looked like scoring against the water tight defense of Everton. Everton if had been lucky could have earned themselves acopule of penalties but it was not their day and all the appeals went in vein and could not get
out decision in their favour. For Everton their goalie was outstanding and pulls out some unbelievable saves. Had it be some one else instead of Tim Howard, United might have finished the game earlier.
Everton back four were also terrific especially Phil Jagielka and Sylvain Distin but their efforts at the end counted for nothing as Javier Hernandez scored on header meeting Antonio Valencia deflected cross. Javier is exceptional in his debut season and
at this nimble age has already scored 19 goals for the club and surely looks to be a future star. Seeing him play one seems to believe “Like Father Like Son”. His technique, skills and overall ability to read the game is evidence that football runs in his
blood. Now with only four games left, it is up to Man Utd themselves, to loose the title from here on. Players are well aware if they can avoid defeats from Arsenal and Chelsea, then title is theirs. Will this youngster’s nineteenth goal be pivotal in Man
Utd winning their 19th campaign? Only time can answer it.
Sir Alex had to decide on a team with keeping in mind the next four games starting with semi final clash with Schalke away from home and then coming back to England and playing against the lights of Chelsea and Arsenal. These fur games are bound to shape
this years campaign for the Red Devils. As always, Alex Ferguson was spot on with his selection having a mixture of experience, youth and exuberance.
Man Utd was fortunate as referee Peter Walton did not penalise Jonny Evans harsh challenge on Jermaine Beckford midway through the opening half. Darron Gibson’s shot was way of the target and Man Utd survived the first scare. Ferguson was coming back in
this game after a five match ban and seeing his team do well enough in the first half he must have been very pleased except for the fact that they did not score.
It was a gamble to pick Javier Hernandez for the starting eleven but seeing him play it could be safely said that it was worth it. He was the only in Utd’s camp who seemed to provide any kind of trouble to the stubborn defense of Everton. On the other hand,
Everton had a former Utd player between the posts who had him self a special reason to perform well against his old club as he joined Everton from Man Utd back in 2006 on loan. It was a fight between Javier and Tim. It was Tim Howard’s lapse in concentration
that made Ferguson to apart from Tim ad not his ability. So, Howard had a point to proof.
In 25th minute Howard made an excellent save diving to his right and it was no surprise that shot was from Javier Hernandez. The American’s next effort was even better then before as Chicharito made another effort to pass him but was not able
to succeed. This time the striker was set up by Antonio Valencia and Wayne Rooney.
Hernanadez came in the way of a Nani shot on goal, as he slipped in the box deflecting the ball wide of the upright. If he had not slipped, Tim Howard might have found it difficult to stop. It was as if they had decided between themselves that it’s a game
between them and not their teams. But at the end Harnendez came at top as e scored in 86th minute to give Man Utd precious three points.
David Moyes can take pride in how his team performed on a difficult day but surely it was Javier and Tim Howard who stood out from both camps.